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===Random Image===
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==How to access==
This Module displays a random image from a directory. An example is shown below:[[Image:random_image_example.png|frame|center]]
 
The Module Type name for this Module is "mod_random_image". It is not related to any other component.
 
  
'''Basic Parameters'''
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To access the Random Image module, go to your site back-end.  Using the top menu, go to '''Extensions -> module manager''' and select "new". Then, select Random Image.
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==Description==
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This Module displays a random image from a directory.
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==Screenshot==
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An example is shown below:
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[[Image:random_image_example.png|frame|center]]
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==Outline==
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===Basic Options===
 
[[Image:help16_mod_randomimage_basic.JPG|frame|center]]
 
[[Image:help16_mod_randomimage_basic.JPG|frame|center]]
 
*'''Image Type.''' The type of image to display. Options are "jpg", "png", "gif", and so on. The default is "jpg".
 
*'''Image Type.''' The type of image to display. Options are "jpg", "png", "gif", and so on. The default is "jpg".
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*'''Height (px).''' Optional image height, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this height.
 
*'''Height (px).''' Optional image height, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this height.
  
'''Advanced Parameters'''
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===Advanced Parameters===
 
[[Image:j16_mod_advanced_3.JPG|frame|center]]
 
[[Image:j16_mod_advanced_3.JPG|frame|center]]
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*'''Alternative layout''' Apply an alternative layout or template override
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*'''Module Class Suffix''' Apply a CSS suffix to the module
 
{{colheader|Caching}}
 
{{colheader|Caching}}
{{colheader|Cache Time}}
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==Quick Tips==
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No tips have been added for the Wrapper module.

Latest revision as of 14:21, 13 May 2011

How to access[edit]

To access the Random Image module, go to your site back-end. Using the top menu, go to Extensions -> module manager and select "new". Then, select Random Image.

Description[edit]

This Module displays a random image from a directory.

Screenshot[edit]

An example is shown below:

Random image example.png


Outline[edit]

Basic Options[edit]

Help16 mod randomimage basic.JPG
  • Image Type. The type of image to display. Options are "jpg", "png", "gif", and so on. The default is "jpg".
  • Image Folder. The folder on the server that stores the image files. The path is relative to the site URL (for example, "images/stories").
  • Link. Optional web site to link to when image is clicked.
  • Width (px). Optional image width, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this width.
  • Height (px). Optional image height, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this height.

Advanced Parameters[edit]

J16 mod advanced 3.JPG
  • Alternative layout Apply an alternative layout or template override
  • Module Class Suffix Apply a CSS suffix to the module
  • Caching. Use Global/No Caching. Whether or not to cache the content of this Module. A setting of "Use Global" will use the Cache Settings from the Global Configuration screen.

Quick Tips[edit]

No tips have been added for the Wrapper module.